Jeff Dabe (born 1962 or 1963) is an American heavy machine operator and professional arm wrestler, noted for his oversized limbs. Dabe was the 2021 International Federation of Arm Wrestling's world champion.
Jeff Dabe | |
|---|---|
| Born | Stacy, Minnesota, United States |
| Other names | Popeye or Anaconda |
| Occupation | Arm wrestler |
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)[1] |
Biography edit
Dabe was born 1962 or 1963[2] and lives in Stacy, Minnesota.[2] He works as a heavy equipment operator and runs a hobby farm.[3][4] Jeff and his wife Gina have three children.[5]
Dabe is noted for his oversized limbs. In 2022, his forearm measured a girth of 20 inches and his ring finger of 5 inches. His limb size is not a consequence of gigantism or elephantitis.[6]
Dabe has been arm wrestling since 1981,[3] and was given the nickname Popeye early in his arm wrestling endeavours.[6] In 1996, Dabe injured his right elbow in an arm wrestling match and stopped competing.[2] In 2012,[2] at the age of 48,[6] he returned to the sport, wrestling only with his left arm[6] and becoming the Minnesota state arm wrestling champion.[6]
He is the 2021 International Federation of Arm Wrestling's world champion.[6]
Notable matches edit
| Year | Opponent | Result | Hand | Outcome | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Jason Costantini | Loss | Left Hand | 1-3 | AWC All Or Nothing |
References edit
- ^ "Jeff Dabe". goldsarm.com. 2024-01-21. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
- ^ a b c d "Jeff Dabe is an arm wrestler who looks like a human Popeye". News.com.au. 7 Aug 2015.
- ^ a b "Sunday Q&A: Jeff Dabe, professional arm wrestler". Star Tribune. 4 July 2015. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
- ^ "World Armwrestling League | Competitors". World Armwrestling League. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
- ^ "Meet The Champion Arm Wrestler Who's Minnesota's Very Own 'Popeye'". The Huffington Post. 2015-08-12. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
- ^ a b c d e f Glover, Maury (2022-02-09). "Minnesota man with sizeable arms becomes arm wrestling champ". FOX 9. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
External links edit
- Jeff Dabe - Facebook